ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-47 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 9.72 apart
Kilz High Tide (TB-47) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 9.72 apart. Watery Sea is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 19.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the High Tide depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz High Tide and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 9.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz High Tide and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 9.72.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Kilz High Tide by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Kilz High Tide - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| High Tide | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-47 | 0638 |
| Hex | #85A9C6 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.5 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 254.4° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |